Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to design and support innovative test facilities. The role offers opportunities for specialization and development in a hybrid working environment, focusing on high-speed data acquisition and control systems integration.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in measurement techniques and control systems.
• Desirable skills in Python, C/C++, C#, Java, Linux, Windows.

Responsibilities

• Design new measurement and control system solutions.
• Develop aircraft-to-engine controller interface communication.
• Integrate IT systems and data movement.

Skills

High-speed data acquisition

Control systems integration

Software engineering

Job description

Job Description

Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Full Time

Location: Derby/Hybrid (average 3 days a week in the office)

We are seeking Controls & Instrumentation Engineers to design, deliver, and support the next generation of Civil Aerospace test facilities globally, including Test Bed 80, the world's largest and most advanced indoor aerospace test bed.

The Experimental Systems design team is responsible for delivering a wide range of measurement and control system technologies. They recently completed the design, installation, and commissioning of all data systems on Test bed 80, from concept to first engine run, including the first run on the UltraFan, our highest instrumented engine ever.

Successful candidates may choose to specialize in a key skill or develop a broad range of engineering skills to support Rolls-Royce's core aero-engine products throughout their lifecycle.

Why Join Rolls-Royce?

• We deliver the best jet engines in the world and are committed to net zero initiatives.
• We foster an inclusive culture that invests in your continuous learning and development.
• Work in a highly technical, engineering environment with a world-class team.

What We Offer

• Excellent development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonus, support assistance, and employee discounts
• Hybrid working model, balancing office, home, and remote work

Key Responsibilities

• Design of new measurement and control system solutions, including high-speed data acquisition
• Development of aircraft-to-engine controller interface communication and simulation systems
• Integration of IT systems, networks, data movement, and storage
• Requirements capture and analysis, system specification preparation
• Design, monitoring, and acceptance testing of third-party systems
• Potential travel to test facilities or suppliers worldwide

Candidate Profile

We seek individuals with experience or interest in:

• High-speed data acquisition and measurement techniques
• Sensors, signal conditioning, and measurement chains
• Control systems integration, including safety considerations
• Requirements capture/analysis, systems engineering
• System architecture design
• Software engineering (Python, C/C++, C#, Java, Linux, Windows) is desirable
• Current technologies and methods in measurement and test systems

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, able to work under pressure, and committed to high-quality work. The role is suitable for experienced engineers or early-career engineers interested in test systems and electronics, with ample training and growth opportunities. Salary depends on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees. Learn more about our inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.

Posting Date: 21 May 2025; Posting End Date: 31 May 2025